Aussie's elaborate plan to catch out postie's poor delivery attempt backfires

"It's insane that we have to put up with this crap"

An Australia Post contractor has come under fire after a bizarre interaction with a hopeful package recipient.

The Aussie local, who took their story to social media, said that they were expecting a package on the day and even saw the postie pull up to their street.

However, somehow, it still never ended up in their hands.

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“It’s insane that we have to put up with this crap”

An Aussie shopper has taken to Reddit after going through a strange experience with an Australia Post contractor.

The poster said that they were eagerly awaiting a delivery, and couldn’t have been more excited to see the postie pull up nearby. But, things didn’t quite go as planned.

“I was expecting a delivery today so I was home waiting. I saw him drive and stop on a side street so I walked out and waved. He sat there a good 15 minutes looking directly at me. I realised he wasn't going to attend while I was there so I got into the car and drove around the corner and parked and waited until he drove to my house (I could see his car). As soon as I did, he drove to the front of the house and stopped,” the post said.

“Then I darted back to the house quickly, into the driveway and waved at him. He rolls his eyes and drives off and then I get a notification that the parcel is awaiting collection at the post office because the ‘attempted delivery’ was unsuccessful.”

The poster then said that Australia Post and its drivers need to do better.

“It's insane that we have to put up with this crap. The government needs to look at re-nationalising Australia Post,” they wrote.

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“He didn’t even have your parcel in the car”

Commenters on the post considered that the driver may never have put the poster’s package in their car in the first place - explaining why they wouldn’t pull up while they could be seen.

“Bud, he didn’t even have your parcel in the car. And that is why he went to so much trouble to avoid you,” one commenter claimed.

“I bet he had no parcels, on board, they were already at the post point,” another agreed.

“Sometimes they don't pack the parcel (to save time) but turn up to location so GPS tracking ticks off they attended, but save mere minutes on not doing the delivery,” said a third.

Some even said they’d had this happen to them, too.

“I had a similar experience where I worked in my front yard and when I saw the van, I stood waiting at the end of my drive as I really needed the package for that day. The postie stopped at my neighbour, so I thought they were getting something also, but he just sat there and didn't get out. He could clearly see me waiting. Then he just did a u turn and drove away,” said one person.

“I've had this before, leaving my building, postie right there, so check the box and failed delivery card, then comes the mea culpa he didn't bring it is as it was ‘too large and heavy’ (I did think it odd as I would've heard my doorbell ring on the way down as I'm only above the lobby anyways). Picked it up the next day, was a t-shirt in a soft-pack, could've been posted into the mailbox it was so small,” another shared.

“Last week I watched a contractor pull into my driveway, get out, look in his van for a few minutes, then get back in and drive off. I then got a notification that they ‘attempted delivery’ and that my parcel would be taken to the post office. I literally stood there and watched him not come anywhere near my door. I think it wasn't in the van so he had to go back and get it,” said another commenter.

“This can and should be reported”

Others agreed that regardless of the reason, this act was completely unacceptable, encouraging the poster to report it directly.

“Everything seems to go downhill now. It is just not right. Sorry to hear this has happened to you,” said one commenter.

“This can and should be reported,” said another.

And, based on the description of the incident, Australia Post tended to agree, encouraging Aussies to reach out with their concerns so that they can get to the bottom of them.

“Australia Post has strict protocols in place for delivery drivers, requiring them to knock three times, wait 30 seconds and take a photo of the front door or intercom,” a spokesperson said.

“Customers with delivery concerns are encouraged to contact us on 13 POST (13 7678) so we can investigate.”

Originally published as Aussie's elaborate plan to catch out postie's poor delivery attempt backfires